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Is less really more? ACS issues new breast cancer guidelines

False positives cause unnecessary tests

Breast cancer screening advice from 2 major groups compared

Advice varies on when women should start getting screened for breast cancer and how often.

Mammogram guidelines changed by American Cancer Society

Cancer screening recommendations updated

Fiber's cancer-fighting effect depends on gut bacteria

A high-fiber diet may protect against colon cancer, but only if you have the right gut bacteria, a new study in mice suggests.

American Cancer Society eases mammogram recommendations

In a major shift, the American Cancer Society is recommending that women at average risk of breast cancer get annual mammograms starting at age 45 rather than at age 40, and that women 55 and older scale back screening to every other year.

American Cancer Society eases mammogram recommendations

Screenings should start at age 45

Japan acknowledges possible radiation casualty at Fukushima nuclear plant

Japan on Tuesday acknowledged the first possible casualty from radiation at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, a worker who was diagnosed with cancer after the crisis broke out in 2011.

Baby's rare brain tumor had teeth

A 4-month-old infant in Maryland may be the first person to have had teeth form in his brain as a result of a specific type of rare brain tumor, according to a new report of the case

Red Sox hurler, cancer-stricken boy form unlikely bond over illness

It was Game 1 of the 2013 World Series, and pitcher Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox were cruising to a decisive win.

Pounding the pavement to crush breast cancer

Harris set to walk for a great cause